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    FAA Links for info on using car seats:
    September 2015 advisory -
http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_120-87C.pdf
Regulatory Requirements Regarding Accommodation of Child Restraint Systems http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/info/all_infos/media/2009/info09002.pdf


Earning mileage: Infants (who don't pay for a full ticket) are not eligible to earn miles.

Luggage: Some people report that their friend or parent flew and got lucky. However, it's best to check with the Airline (on their website or calling them), BEFORE packing your suitcases. Here are some helpful links, plus a summary of baggage allowed for lap infants.
Child paying 10% of fare can check a small suitecase up to 10kg/20lb. Child paying 50%+ of adult fare can check standard baggage allowance (one full size suitcase 23kg/50lb) both are +stroller and car seat. One carry on + booster or infant seat + pump and cooler
1 chacked bag at same rate as adults first bag + 1 stroller + 1 car seat. 1 carry-on diaper bag per child is allowed + pump + milk cooler + (stroller??)
1 stroller + 1 carseat. carry on: diaper bag, pump, carry one size stroller, carseat
1 checked bag up to 50lb/23kg. 1 stroller 1 carseat. 1 carry on up to 13lb/6kg or a carry on size stroller
  • BA
1 checked bag 50lbs/23kg + two of the following: stroller,car/booster seat,travel cot,babyack carrier. 1 extra carryon bag.
  • ElAL
1 checked bag 50lb/23kg. 1 stroller or car seat. NO carry on. (its not like their makpid these days any way  :))
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Proof: Some airlines require proof of age. Rather bring along some kind of proof, and not get stuck because of an gate agent or TSA guard that had a bad day.

Infants are cute.

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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1080 on: June 27, 2023, 12:01:35 AM »
Anyone have experience adding an infant to an ELAL flight booked through Alaska?
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1081 on: June 29, 2023, 05:52:52 PM »
Quote from: Naftuli19 on June 26, 2023, 03:38:08 PM
I never had to show anything whether trav with or w/o dw
Of course both of our flights were cancelled…
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1082 on: June 29, 2023, 06:13:06 PM »
Quote from: menotyou on June 29, 2023, 05:52:52 PM
Of course both of our flights were cancelled…
Sorry to hear, its insane what's going on these days...
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1083 on: July 03, 2023, 09:14:07 AM »
Anyone have experience bringing a Doona in LY 787 J for an infant with paid seat?
Thanks
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1084 on: July 04, 2023, 01:45:56 AM »
Quote from: tavster on July 03, 2023, 09:14:07 AM
Anyone have experience bringing a Doona in LY 787 J for an infant with paid seat?
Thanks
Well they don't  >:(
FA claim that biz seats can't accommodate car seats
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1085 on: July 04, 2023, 10:00:47 AM »
Quote from: tavster on July 04, 2023, 01:45:56 AM
Well they don't  >:(
FA claim that biz seats can't accommodate car seats
What is that supposed to mean? Does it not physically fit? Is there an airbag or something that makes it a safety issue?
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1086 on: July 04, 2023, 10:02:26 AM »
Quote from: yelped on July 04, 2023, 10:00:47 AM
What is that supposed to mean? Does it not physically fit? Is there an airbag or something that makes it a safety issue?
They said there is an airbag in the seat belts in J
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1087 on: July 04, 2023, 10:07:21 AM »
Quote from: tavster on July 04, 2023, 10:02:26 AM
They said there is an airbag in the seat belts in J
That they can't disable?

So you were expected to hold the infant the whole time?

Is that supposed to be "safer"?
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1088 on: July 04, 2023, 10:11:00 AM »
Quote from: yelped on July 04, 2023, 10:07:21 AM
That they can't disable?

So you were expected to hold the infant the whole time?

Is that supposed to be "safer"?
Very odd
I didn't know enough to challenge them. Asked to speak to flight manager and to my TP agent, both confirmed
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1089 on: July 04, 2023, 10:18:05 AM »
Quote from: tavster on July 04, 2023, 10:11:00 AM
Very odd
I didn't know enough to challenge them. Asked to speak to flight manager and to my TP agent, both confirmed
I remember a discussion about this re United business class, but I don't remember the resolution.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1090 on: July 04, 2023, 01:03:50 PM »
Elal phone agent told me I cant reserve bassinet seat for child over 9 months (will be 13 months time of flight). Anyone know a workaround?
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1091 on: July 05, 2023, 07:52:26 AM »
Quote from: JamesIV on June 27, 2023, 12:01:35 AM
Anyone have experience adding an infant to an ELAL flight booked through Alaska?
if question still applicable. Yes nothing to be worried about. What I just did was called ALASKA to add a special service request for a lap infant. Then by the airport (TLV) elal booked a dummy adult ticket and added the infant. Common problem by international flights booked thorough different FFP  just give extra 15 minutes by the airport costed $275 in premium economy
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1092 on: July 12, 2023, 08:32:45 PM »
Booking flights to Israel. It's DW, myself, 2 yr old, and 10 month old.
Option 1) fly direct ourselves
Option 2) fly with my mother who's happy to help but has a 4 hour stopover in Boston. Total travel time 16hr 15 min

Also night or day flight better?
I think bigger chance kids would sleep on night flight but if they don't then going to be that much harder than a regular day flight.

Also for 2 yr old, is it worth schlepping a car seat just for the plane?

Any suggestions, tips or opinions appreciated!
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1093 on: July 12, 2023, 10:07:39 PM »
Quote from: herb on July 12, 2023, 08:32:45 PM
Also for 2 yr old, is it worth schlepping a car seat?
Absolutely. Take one that can be used on the plane, too, and use it.
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1094 on: July 12, 2023, 10:09:16 PM »
Quote from: SSLPhD on July 12, 2023, 10:07:39 PM
Absolutely. Take one that can be used on the plane, too, and use it.
thats what I meant. Edited my post. I'm just nervous if they don't like the car seat and fall asleep in my arms then I loose the option of laying them down in the seat which it's in
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1095 on: July 12, 2023, 11:49:07 PM »
Any suggestions for a seat seat wheeler thing?

The go-go babyz is not available on Amazon
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1096 on: July 12, 2023, 11:57:13 PM »
Quote from: Shush on July 12, 2023, 11:49:07 PM
Any suggestions for a seat seat wheeler thing?

The go-go babyz is not available on Amazon

Saw this but don't know if its good

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3M2FJ9P/?tag=cl03f-20&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1097 on: July 13, 2023, 12:35:01 AM »
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1098 on: July 13, 2023, 12:50:43 AM »
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Re: Flying with infant
« Reply #1099 on: July 13, 2023, 08:38:32 AM »
Quote from: Shush on July 13, 2023, 12:50:43 AM
Wouldn't you use the car seat that you have?
Idk. I have this one https://a.co/d/d2WzzdN
Don't think it'll be the easiest to maneuver around based on it's size and weight
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